Highlights

Only 56,202 miles from new
Original paintwork with a deep shine and minimal stone chips
Stored in a heated garage and part of a large collection
Advisory-free MOT valid until July 2025
Recently completed the North Coast 500

The Appeal

If you're a classic car enthusiast, it's almost a dead-cert that you know the R107 500SL. The ultimate rendition of the roadster, these big boxy cars perfectly fit the zeitgeist upon release and managed to stay relevant for nearly twenty years.

This 1985 example is outright superb. Boasting a verified, remarkably low mileage of only 56,202 miles on the clock, this V8-powered beauty boasts its original paintwork, which has been very well preserved and is matched in kind by lovely, bright chromework. The car comes with a nicely-kept soft top and a superb hard top, to boot.

This 500SL is currently part of a classic car collection. Appropriately enough, it recently completed Britain's most scenic road trip - the North Coast 500. Its blend of comfort and practicality made it perfect for the trip we understand and it fulfilled touring duties without fault.

These cars are a mainstay of the classic market, and this is a simply excellent opportunity to find why.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1985
The DVLA records five previous registered keepers
Current owner of 10 years
MOT valid until July 2025 with no advisories
Car is set to become MOT-exempt next year
Complete with stamped service record book
This carries seven service stamps from Mercedes garages up to 52,000 miles
Serviced locally as required since then
New battery fitted one year ago
Limited mileage of only 2,100 miles in the last nine years
Recently completed the North Coast 500 without fault

The Condition

Bodywork is in very good condition with few imperfections
Paintwork is well-presented with only the odd sporadic mark betraying the car's age
No signs of any significant corrosion
Chrome is in great condition with no pitting and shines brightly
Original 'Mexican Hat' alloys in very good order
Quality mohair soft top looks like new with crystal clear windows
Hard top is very well presented
Blue leather seats and door cards appear to be in very good order
We can't discern any rips or tears - only gentle age-commensurate creasing
Carpets are clean throughout, including the boot
Dashboard carries light age commensurate wear
All instruments are clear, legible, and working

The Mechanics

4,973cc V8 powerplant
Automatic transmission with 4 gears
Engine bay looks in good condition
We understand the car to be very mechanically standard
The vendor informs us that the car runs and drives impeccably
We've no reports of any mechanical issues, which is backed by the clean MOT

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